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| Chatukham-Rammathep | |
Chatukham-Rammathep is a large, very popular amulet in the shape of a medallion, about 6 millimeters thick and a diameter of around 5.4 centimeters. The original Jatukam-Ramathep amulets were introduced in the 1980's by Khun Phantharak Rajadej, a police chief from Nakhon Sri Thammarat, to raise funds for the construction of a lak meuang (city pillar). The amulet was then priced at 49 baht. The amulets became very popular when the Police Major General died at the age of 103 on 5 September 2006, just days before the coup d'état that ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawat, and now, many are sold for more than 100,000 baht each. Believers wear the amulet around the neck as a talisman as it is believed to have magical powers and protect its owners.
Stamps featuring Tao Jatukam from the right door of Wat Mahathat Wora Maha Wihaan in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Tao Ramathep from the left door of Wat Mahathat Wora Maha Wihaan, medallion-shaped Phra Phong Suriyan amulets from the first generation of Jatukam-Ramathep amulets issued in 1987 AD (2530 BE) and medallion-shaped Phra Phong Jantrah amulets, also issued in 1987.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2008 |
| Category | Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |